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Saudi princes among dozens detained in 'corruption' purge

2017-11-05 13:34:39| BBC News | Business | UK Edition

Billionaire businessman Prince Alwaleed bin Talal is among dozens of senior figures detained.

Iranian cancer researcher detained at Logan International Airport in US

2017-07-12 01:00:00| Airport Technology

The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has detained an Iranian cancer researcher and his family for more than 24 hours at Logan International Airport in the US, despite the man carrying a valid work visa.

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Russia's Economy Minister Alexei Ulyukayev detained over 'bribe'

2016-11-15 03:31:26| BBC News | Business | UK Edition

Russia's Economy Minister Alexei Ulyukayev is detained for allegedly taking a bribe of $2m.

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Brazil's ex-president Lula detained for questioning in anti-graft bust

2016-03-04 17:35:00| Oil & Gas - Topix.net

Brazil's federal police detained former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva for questioning today in a anti-corruption and money laundering operation and said that illegal gains had financed campaigns and expenses of the ruling Workers Party. Police said they had evidence that Lula received illicit benefits from the kick-back scheme at state oil firm Petroleo Brasileiro SA in the form of payments and luxury real estate.

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